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Lane restrictions planned on Highway 2 in Courtice from June 15 to July 31

Day-and-night lane restrictions are planned on Durham Regional Highway 2 in Courtice from June 15 to July 31, according to Durham Region. The restrictions will affect eastbound and westbound traffic between Prestonvale Road and Trulls Road.

Durham Region says the work is to restore concrete sidewalks and curbs along the highway. The Region’s notice indicates drivers can expect reduced lane access during the construction period.

Durham Region says unfavourable weather could affect the work schedule.

The Region is asking drivers to exercise caution in the area for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and work crews.

A live interactive traffic map is available at durham.ca/TrafficWatch.

Youth Pride Durham set for June 13, but Durham Region statement lists no location or start time

Youth Pride Durham is set for June 13, but Durham Region has not said where the event will be held or what time it will start. The missing details matter for residents who may want to attend or arrange transportation, especially because the region’s announcement does not specify whether

Durham Region promotes June 2026 recreation ‘passport’ program

Participating municipalities across Durham Region will offer a passport-style program of free recreation activities throughout June 2026, according to a June 1 notice posted by the Durham Region Health Department. The program is being promoted to coincide with Recreation and Parks Month, which takes place in June. June is also

Durham Region to host free older adult safety and wellness day June 8 in Whitby

Durham Region will host “Thriving Together: Older Adult Safety and Wellness Day” on Sunday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Region of Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East in Whitby. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. The event, announced

Durham chair John Henry issues Whitby statement marking start of National AccessAbility Week

Durham Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer John Henry marked the start of National AccessAbility Week in a statement released by Durham Region from Whitby on May 31, noting this year’s theme, “Building a Strong, Accessible Canada.” The annual national week focuses on accessibility and disability, and the statement

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Youth Pride Durham set for June 13, but Durham Region statement lists no location or start time

Durham Region promotes June 2026 recreation ‘passport’ program

Durham Region to host free older adult safety and wellness day June 8 in Whitby

Durham chair John Henry issues Whitby statement marking start of National AccessAbility Week